Trucking companies have many responsibilities when they hire their employees. One of the most important of these duties is to properly train all of their drivers so that they minimize the chances of a potentially devastating truck accident. With an untrained or improperly trained truck driver behind the wheel, the risk of a truck accident occurring are far greater than if a trucking company makes sure that its training methods are up-to-date, effective, and correctly utilized.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident caused by an untrained or undertrained truck driver, you might qualify for financial compensation from the negligent trucking company at fault. To learn more about your legal rights, contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale failure to train lawyer of the Winston Law Firm, P.A., today by calling 954-475-9666.
The Importance of Training
Without the right training, a truck driver cannot safely operate a vehicle as complex as an 18-wheeler or semi truck. Necessary truck driver training involves many different steps, including:
- Familiarizing employees with hours of service regulations
- Ensuring that drivers understand traffic laws, including those specific to commercial trucks
- Ensuring that employees know how to respond in emergency situations
- Ensuring that truck drivers know how to operate trucks in inclement weather
Each of these areas is critical for a truck driver to know and understand, and it is the responsibility of a trucking company to properly train its drivers.
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If you suspect that trucking company negligence, such as the failure to train truck drivers, contributed your accident with an 18-wheeler, contact the qualified Fort Lauderdale failure to train attorneys of the Winston Law Firm, P.A., today at 954-475-9666. We can discuss your case and determine if you are potentially eligible for compensation for your damages.
